12:00 pm - 12:20 pm OPENING KEYNOTE: Roadmap for improving air quality to 90% by 2021 in the UAE and implementing the National Vision 2021 Agenda

Air quality is one of the key issues in the UAE National Vision 2021 agenda, with an aim to raise air quality from its current level to 90% by 2021. In addition, the UAE has committed more than USD 840 million (AED 3.1 billion) to renewable energy in more than 30 countries. This session will focus on

The key initiatives that are catering to the strategic vision and objectives.

Discussing the innovative technologies for conserving energy and reducing air pollutants.

How the Ministry has involved its public and private partners to establish strategic plans for each Emirate?

Eng. Aisha Mohamed Al Abdooli

Director of Green Development and Environmental AffairsMinistry of Climate Change & Environment, UAE

IMPORTANCE OF CONFORMITY AND REAL-TIME MONITORING

ADQCC has a mission to lead, facilitate and develop an efficient, effective and globally integrated quality infrastructure in Abu Dhabi that promotes a culture of quality, enhances industrial development, clean air and competitiveness as well as ensures consumer safety.

1:00 pm - 1:20 pm PANEL DISCUSSION: Enhancing air quality up to through public awareness programmes

WHO reports suggest that an “alarming” 7 million people die each year from air pollution, as air pollution levels remain dangerously high in many parts of the world. More than 90% of pollution-related deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, mainly in Asia and Africa.

This panel discussion will highlight the methods of improving the air quality for better living by involving public and municipalities together;

The importance of data sharing with the public on air quality facts and monitoring

Municipalities – energy saving initiatives at a local level and how are they creating awareness and educating the public